"I haven't played well here since 2018": Zverev admits pressure got to him in returning to Germany

Alexander Zverev did not have the best time on his return to Germany losing out to Christopher O'Connell who sealed it 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 at the BMW Open in Munich on Thursday.

The weather did not help the cause of Zverev who complained about the sand being damp for instance post match, but said he also felt the pressure of being the home hero.

“In the last few years I’ve had a hard time dealing with the pressure of playing in Germany,” he said. “I put the pressure on myself and I know how the last few years have gone here. I haven’t played well here since 2018.”

The 26-year-old added: “I play wonderfully in training, I haven’t lost more than two games and not a single set. But in the match it’s something completely different.”